Today I had one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. For some strange reason I felt compelled to participate in Relay for Life even though I've never felt like cancer has directly affected me. But while I was there tonight, I thought about all the people I knew that have had cancer or were affected by it. Cancer is a pretty big deal. Cancer doesn't discriminate; I am not immune. And as I walked the silent lap, I thought about how I will probably get cancer sooner or later. But then I also thought... it doesn't have to be that way... that's why we are all here isn't it?I also thought about how lucky I am to have the people that I have in my life. That I shouldn't take them for granted and that I should live every day to the fullest. Seeing the survivors in the Survivor Lap really touched me... these people are strong and have so much courage. They have been through so much and beat the odds. What challenges have I faced? Have I battled them 100% the way they battled cancer?
This is for all of the people that I don't say "I love you" enough to. You are important in my life and I thank you for being there for me. This semester has certainly been a ride, but things are finally going right. I can't forget what it's like to be at the bottom and take the good times for granted.
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